86 10 ... Removing Rear Supports And Bracket

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 86 10 ... Removing Rear Supports And Bracket
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Release screws (1) and remove rear support (2) from bracket (3).

Installation: 

Tightening Torque, refer to 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Support And Bracket
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Remove cable holders (1) from bracket (2). Release screws (3) on left and right sides of bracket (2). Drill out rivets (4) from underside of platform. Drill out rivets (5) from upper side of platform.

Installation: 

Tightening Torque, refer to 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Holders, Bracket And Rivets
G04766397Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Feed cable for rear light (1) through opening (2). Fit cable holders (4) in holes (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Cable For Rear Light
G04766398Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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